MCi Crusader II 1989 Maintenance Manual page 184

Date
1-1-89'
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MC-9 MAINTENANCE MANUAL
4. Place a 1" (25.4 mm) spacer between the clutch pedal
and the coach floor.
5. Depress clutch pedal until contact is made with 1"
(25.4 mm) spacer and hold until adjustments of clutch brake
and release bearing are made.
6. With a .0015" (.038 mm) strip gauge or equivalent
between braking surface of the release bearing and clutch
brake, adjust the linkage rod until a slight pull is required to
remove the strip gauge. (Three people are required for steps 5
and 6.)
7. Tighten locking nut on adjusting screw.
WITH ALL ADJUSTMENTS COMPLETED, THE FOLLOW-
ING DIMENSIONS SHOULD BE ESTABLISHED
1 .. 500' 1 (12.7 mm) between release bearing and_ clutch
brake with clutch pedal released.
2. Approx .. 125" (3.175 mm) free travel between release
8.5"
Set Clutch Linkage to begin brake squeeze 1"
above floorboard or end of pedal stroke.
A
yoke fingers and release bearing wear pads.
3. Between 1.5" and 2" (38.1-50.8 mm) free movement at
the top of the clutch pedal travel.
4. At 1" (25.4 mm) from the floor clutch pedal actuates the
clutch brake.
NOTE: All above dimensions must be met
to ensure clutch life.
CLUTCH BRAKE ADJUSTMENT
Check the clutch brake clamping force. It should start 1" off
the floor. Adjustment is achieved by increasing or decreasing
free travel with adjustment bolt on activating lever. Adjustment
is very sensitive and should not affect free travel by more than
1 /16".
Reinstall inspection plate, tighten all jam nuts, and install
"E" clips on shafts and pins.
A=3° to 5°; angle equal
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Throw-Out Bearing
Frff Travel 1 /B"
Approximately
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4
Clutch Brake
, . Release Travel 1/2"
• Approximately
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Figure 5-2. Clutch Linkage Adjustment • 5-Speed Manual Transmission.